Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Robalini's Week 16 NFL Picks

I was eyeing this game even before Indy beat Tennessee for their first victory. The win should only inspire the Colts further in a home game, and the Texans just aren't as good without QB Matt Schaub. Houston may still win, but six points is a good buffer for the not-so-locked future home of Andrew Luck...

Kansas City Chiefs (-1) Over Oakland Raiders

The Chiefs issue with QB is solved thanks to getting Kyle Orton (who was pushed out of Denver behind a wave of Tebowmania.) They should play inspired at home in their first game after beating the previously undefeated Packers, and the Raiders should play flat after a disappointing last-minute one point loss against the Lions...

Denver Broncos (-3) Over Buffalo Bills

I admit it: I'm seduced by the charm of the Tebow cult. That said, the Bills are clueless now, with a seven-game losing streak with four of the games by more than two touchdowns. Meanwhile, Tebow is rapidly improving as a passer...

Cincinnati Bengals (-4 1/2) Over Arizona Cardinals

The Bengals only losses come against teams with winning records, something the Cards don't have. They're also an indoor team in a warm city unprepared for the Cincinnati cold...

New England Patriots (-10) Over Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins are just the kind of team the Patriots like to beat up and abuse...

Carolina Panthers (-7) Over Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs look like they're out of their, and Cam Newton is ready to cement his Rookie of the Year status...

Detroit Lions (-2 1/2) Over San Diego Chargers

Maybe a tad risky since the Chargers look in gear, but the Lions are at home and have their act together as well...

San Franciso 49ers (-3) Over Seattle Seahawks

The 49ers have cemented themselves as a team to be taken seriously...

Dallas Cowboys (-2 1/2) Over Philadelphia Eagles

The Cowboys at home should win against Philly thanks to the arm of Tony Romo...

Green Bay Packers (-12) Over Chicago Bears

Twelve points is a lot, but the Packers are ticked and ready to take it out on the Bears...